Cancun July 2003

A July 2003 trip to Cancun by jscottmiller

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Stayed at Royal Sunset (all inclusive resort). The Italian restaurant is top notch, but it can be hard to get reservations. Excellent family destination. Limited snorkeling, though.

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Cancun July 2003Best of IgoUgo

Overview

Cancun
Definitely go to the Mayan ruins at Chitzen Itzu -- but plan on an all day excursion. Downtown Cancun is all tourist and high pressure timeshare sales on every corner. No really good restaurants.

Quick Tips:

Plan on at least one hour going through Customs when you arrive. VERY slow. Avoid spring break unless you like to see underage drinking everywhere.

Best Way To Get Around:

Nothing is very close, but busses are easy to find, and once you get downtown everything is walking distance. Cab is easy to/from airport.

Royal SunsetBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

Royal Sunset
Best Things Nearby:
Close to downtown -- excellent pool and beach.

Best Things About the Resort:
Reasonably new, well kept, good service, and decent food.

Resort Experience:
Nightly events that seem geared mostly to younger kids. Daily activities in the pool that attract lots of participation. Convenient bar and restaurant, and very nice staff. We'd go there again.

However, the discount prices for activities are not available unless you go through another timeshare sales pitch. That was disappointing since we were there on RCI exchange and had been told the discounts would apply.

Also be aware that you won't get airport limo pickup after about 8pm, regardless of what you may be told.

But overall, the vacation was a big success!

  • Unit Type: Studio
  • Activities: Good
  • Amenities: Very Good
  • Unit Satisfaction: Very Good
  • Family Friendliness: Excellent
  • Service: Excellent
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by jscottmiller on August 30, 2003

Royal Sunset
Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 10 Lote 13b Cancun, Mexico 77500
+52 (998) 8814-500

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